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A lively discussion of how to keep a diary or journal provides many good suggestions and includes excerpts from the journals of young people both famous and obscure. "A gem for teachers seeking writing projects, and for children already flirting with the idea of creating 'a book of their own.' " -- School Library Journal
Age Range: 9 and up
Hardcover: 100 pages
Publisher: Clarion Books; 1st Printing edition (September 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0899192564
ISBN-13: 978-0899192567
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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This journaling book for pre-teens and teens is well written with timeless appeal, using short interesting excerpts from the youthful diaries of the famous and ordinary to stimulate the reader's literary adventurousness. This book is suitable for boys as well as girls and doesn't assume that only girls keep journals (as so many of the current crop of books does).
"A Book of Your Own: Keeping a Diary or Journal" is written is written for the teenager.Carla Stevens understands journaling and understands teens. This combination assures the reader of excellent tips and guidelines for journal writing a meaningful, worthwhile, and enjoyable experience.Stevens offers tips on:* Getting started* Using lists, drawings, dialogues, letters, and poems* Putting feelings into words* A travel diary* Observing nature* Using your journal as the basis for a bookDozens of examples are used to illustrate the various types of journal people have used. Reading these help the reader/writer develop form, gain information; be inspired, motivated, and entertained. I personally would have liked to see more dialog and explanation along with entries made by these recognized writers.The principles presented in this book can be adapted for modern technology used today for creating a personal journal or for sharing your thoughts though blogging, and other mediums available."A Book of Your Own: Keeping a Diary or Journal" is a great resource for the young beginning writer.
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